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A fresh approach

Lowering the age of criminal responsibility can reduce young people's opportunities and undermine any prospect of rehabilitation, argues Lucy Corrin

Force their hands

The Forced Marriage Act is seen as a potential minefield for many solicitors, but it is also a much-needed step in the right direction, says Cris McCurley

London : Keep your chin up

Surviving the liquidity crisis is all about sound management and continuing to provide quality advice, and firms following that old recipe should be able to survive the downturn. Jean-Yves Gilg reports on the mood in smaller and medium size firms in London

Difficult decisions

Lasting Powers of Attorney have not lived up to their expectations, and effective solutions could be a long way off, says Martin Terrell

Planning ahead: nil-rate band on death

Deborah Clark and John Grundy explore the options in relation to claims for the transferable nil-rate tax band on death of a spouse

A taxing dilemma

The pre-owned asset tax is governed by complex legislation leaving individuals with difficult decisions to make, explains Anthony Macey

Update: agricultural law

The courts continue to be reluctant to allow modification or discharge of restrictive covenants attached to agricultural land unnecessarily, says Michael Aubrey

Civil litigation brief

The new Civil Procedure Rules on service have introduced important changes including methods of delivery and number of attempts to serve, says Gordon Exall